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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

Mr. Will r. Lee, of this city. has decided
10 devote himself to missionary work for
life. He will 20 iu New York city next
fall and will there take a two OF three
years medical course in d medical institu-
ton, established by the board OF missions
for the purpose of giving prospective mis-
sionsries medical education. He will be
assisted by the missionary society of the
First Presbyterian church, and will 90 as
their representative. Mr.. Lee is at present
connected with the American Express CON-
pany, in this city, and is a young man of
great promise. He has splendid physique.
and will he just the man 10 inspire the re-
spect of the heather. He has long taken a
great interest in the church work of the
First Presbyterian church, and has latterly
developed an excellent gift of rXtempore
speaking. He is thoroughly in earnest in
his intention 10 give his life 10 mission
work in savage lands and has weighed in
advance the terrible dangers and hardships
Of such life.
1t has been found that il is of the great
est advantage 10 send missionaries with a
sound medical knowledge. TO labor among
the heather. These people recognize al
once the wisdom and 81 i'll 50 far above their
own, and il always has the effect of inspir-
ing great Respect for the person exercising
it. The late Bishop Wiley. of the NJ f..
church, was doctor of medicine As well a.
q doctor OF divinity. and ne went to labor
for the Gospel among the Chinese. with the
Bible In one hand and the pharmacopia In
the other. He had amazing success among
the Chinese, and obtained wonderful
knowledge of the country. He is the au-
thor Of tne article ON China" ia the Amer
lean Encyclopedia.
He told many stories illustrating the diff
culties OF practicing medicine among
heather people. The use of an#sthetcs,
for instance, is attended with great danger,
not to the patient, but t. the physician.
When the ignorant heather see the patient
lose consciousness, they imagine that the
physician has given him poison and has
killed him. The lives of missionary ply
sicisns have frequently been in peril Just in
this way
Ii Is no doubt disgusting TO a man Of
medical science for instance to see the
native physicians put pOultices and salyes !
on broken legs and arms instead of setting |
them, and substituting gihbering prayers to |
hideous idols. for amputatinnS and opera |
tions necessary TO preserve the life OF All |
injured patient The patience of these |
mis- s. nary physicians is no doubt severely |
tried al tunes, where their own PERSONAL |
safety demands forbesTance An earnest
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18
RAMBLER'S NOTE BOOK.
A Running Fire of Comments On Local
Events of Importance During
the Past Week.

The Fruit Canning Bu>iness-adSaHtages
OF Fruit Gaming FACTORY to
springneld-Profits in the Business
win Devote His Lii. to For
eign Nissions-A Successful
Nonng Actor-fNtraordi-
nary Erect- Of Beer
and CIocks-Enor-
nous strawberry
Crop Notes
and News.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

"ASTtD-tienrral agents. 10 wholesale
w my new motor. Rare chance, good sal
ary or .t'c on the dollar. Address, with stamp,
VI. Weaver. Indianapolis. Ind. Name this
paper.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

Manager Jake Brugger. of the Western
Union. has been gazing up at the heavens
very attentively all week looking for the
World balloon. All the Western Union
offices received notice Ia te on the lookout
tor the balloon, and To forward the time of
its passing and other news relating Ia it,
They were also instructed TO send by wire
any messages which should fall from the
balloon, as the occupants OF the balloon
were instructed 10 drop newspaper specials.
messages, etc, en route.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

II Is stated that Superintendent Dick, of
fernc!if cemetery, recently found rattle
snake in beautiful Ferncliff. Ii was a gen-
uine rattie-snske and no cheap imitation.
He tried 10 kill il, but it was little. too
quick and rushed into its hole with defiant
rattle. As the next best thing to killing il.
he stopped mp the hole i; rau into and it is
no doubt endeavoring 10 tunnel its way ont.
Although zoology is very nice branch of
study and il Is very pleasant 10 have 50
rare reptile as the rattle within
studying distan e, there are no noubt many
visitors 10 Ferncllfi who would he better
pleased II his rattla-snakeship were confined
in glass ease rather than running around
loose in the cemetery.
Springfield people who saw the Buffalo
Bill Wild West show" when il exhibited
here some years ago have been very much
Interested in reading of its wonderful pop
ulality and success in England. The fun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

Springfield capitalists are preparing To
start a new town 10 be called Hatfield. kas.
Why don't one of our manufacturers organ
iZe town factory to manufacture towns.
and ship them out 10 Kansas, ready made?
kAMBIEK
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

Ii is stated that HAIRY lee, one of the
Anarchy company. has promised to pro-
cure Mr.. Edward Hurd. of this city. an eX-
cellent theatrical engagement for next sea
son If he cares 10 Join a travelling combna-
ton. He /, undecided whether to accept
OF to remain in New York for another sea
son Of study.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

There seems 10 be some doubt that the
korting gas engine will be manufactured
here. The cover of the London HItsfTafed
Ne,cs contains a large display advertise
ment OF the korting engine with state
ment in large type that the factories are
located at Springfield. Ohio. This looks
pretty hopeful AT all events.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18
ShfriH's >aie,

pt H%l vt /" the command 10 an order Of
j sale IN LIfI!tipu from The court o! common
pleas ui = lark county. Ohio. and to me direct
ri ana delivered, will ufer for sale AT public
auction "u :hr PREMISES southwest corner OF
North and Water streets. in the ctty uf spring
r t.Iu. la Niitt! county. on
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

A Ii ASSOCIATIONS of Field Sports,
n IuTi. Water and Road. use St Jacobs Oh
iUy spfa.ns. strains and bruises
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

a. Ually and collectively.
Is- 7 JaCUh, OH tur sprsiIls strains aud
bruis.s
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

The provision of the Interstate com
merce bill. which prevents the giving of re.
duced rates TO theatrical parties, will in
crease the expenses of the local theatrical
managers. said Manager Samuel Waldman
the other day. Il have booked number
Of attractions for next year but none on
the same terms a. last year. For Instance
the advance agent will close a contract
for the same terms as last year, provided
the Springfield manager will agree 10 pay
the expenses of the members of the com
pany, say from Columbus or the point
where they last played. These are pretty
hard terms, but in many cases | have ac-
ceeded Ia them rather than lose a rirst-class
company. They are forced to pay a higher
rate for their baggage in many cases also.
than heretofore"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

In Miss Daugherty's room at the Clifton
street building, the other day. the pupils
were given AS a subject for composition.
What Would DoSsith $1,000 if | Had
H." The compositions on this fascinating
subject were more iaughable than
Mark Twains Sketch Book" One boy
headed his composition with. II would first
buy bicycle Others wrote of the end
less supplies OF horses and carriages. trips
around the world, etc., they would invest
in. Instead of 81 900 it would probably
take $1,000, 900 to carry out some of the
plans mapped out
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

The High school commencement this year
seemed 10 be on the inSiallment plan. II
the popularity OF higher education continues
growing at the present rate. We may live 10
see the time when the announcements OF
the commencement will read. High school
commencement Blacks opera house one
week only, with Saturday matinee
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

EDWARD HANLAN, Champion Oars
- man
For Muscular pains | have found II
JaCUb> ui. invaluable
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

CorHRSNk RanGxEs aud j. h. MowEk.
rs" Attorneys.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

Mr. f.. +. PAINTER, London Ath
AVA lrtic club
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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-18

A Springfield mali told Inc the other day
that one Of the big dairy proprlet0rS west of
the city Is making nearly $4,000 per year
out OF his dairy and farm. He runs a
large number of milk wagons and has the
business down fine, The consumption of
milk III Springfield reaches enormous fig-
aIes, and piles OF money are no doubt made
in the business. Ii some of the Young
men who are trying to keep their hands
white selling tape and adding up ledgers,
would get little place out in the country
and go to raising cabbage, or chickens. or
cows, they would make Infinitely more
money in the long run.
The river press., 1887-07-13

WILL HANKS, who has disposed Of his
interest in the Great Falls Tribune, and
who retires from the business for the pres
ent at least, has fully demonstrated by his
experience the past two years that the
newspaper publisher sometimes gets his
reward. Mr.. Hanks went to Great Falls
without dollar, but with good-sized
indebtedness to claim his attention, and
he is now worth-well, we won't say how
many thousand dollars, but it is good
many. He has made the Tribune yield
good returns by hard work and good man
agement, and fortunate investments in
real estate did the rest. 1t is so seldom
that newspaper men have this sort OF luck
that so remarkable a case should not 60
nnrecOrded.
The river press., 1887-07-13
NORTHERN MONTANA PRODUCTS.

General Emigrant Agent, 2. B. Groat,
of the Northern Pacific, sends out the fol-
lowing circular to the producers in the
states and territories traversed by the
Northern Pacific:
Approaching the advantages Of placing
the products of the country before the
public, we desire to make full collection
Of agricultural products of the Northern
Pacific country for exhibition at the Min
neapolis industrial exhibition, which
opens August 31st and continues until
October 18th, at the Minnesota state fair,
September 9th to September 18th, and in
the eastern states. 1t will result to the
advantage of every citizen Of the country
if the farmers and others will collect from
this years crop specimens Of grain in the
sheaf and in the berry, native and cultiva-
ted grasses, all kinds of vegetables, fruits,
dairy and other products, and deliver the
same to any Northern Pacific railroad
agent addressed to ''P. E. Groat, General
Emigration Agent, St. Paul, Mimi" and
they will be promptly forwarded by ex-
press.
The RIVER PRESS would be glad to see
Choteau county and Northern Montana
generally represented at the Twin cities,
at the industrial exhibition and the Min
nesota state fair. A display of the pro-
ducts of the soil of this county
would compare favorable if it did not sur
pass, the productions of any other state or
territory. A magnificent mineral exhibit
could also be made, including speci-
mems from Neihart and neighboring camps
and from the vast coal fields of this Sec
ton. Some fine fieeces of wool might also
be put on exhibition to show that the
Montana article is the best produced on
the ranges.
But we are no longer in the Northern
Pacific country" and it will be ample time
to prepare this display and forward it by
the Manitoba when that road is completed
to Fort Benton, as it will be by the 1st of
September. The RIVER PRESS would sug-
gest that full and complete exhibit be
made, for in no way can the great resour-
ces of Northern Montana be so we'll adver-
tised. We are assured that the Manitoba
railroad will not only transport the speci-
mems free of charge, but will aid in their
collection and otherwise promote the good
oauSa
The river press., 1887-07-13
THE RAILROAD COMING.

The railroad is closing in on us rapidly.
The graders are now on this side OF Fort
Assinniboine and moving along at rapid
rate. At the pace they are forging ahead
they will be at Fort Benton within eight
or ten days and in this vicinity will meet
the heaviest work on the entire line. As
soon as the temporary grade is completed
to Great Falls the men and teams will at
once be put on the permanent work in
this vicinity and it will require almost a
year to complete it. The advantage that
this arrangement will be to Fort Benton
is too apparent to need recital, and the
results are now being felt in no small de-
gree. From this time until winter stops
work, if it does at all, the river metropolis
will be the liveliest and most fiourishing
city in Montana. To-day there is hardly
a vacant room in the city that can be
utilized for business purposes that is not
occupied and before many days new ones
must be erected to meet the demand.
The track and ''iron horse" are moving
along with equal pace. They are now be-
yond Poplar river and next week will en-
ter the great Milk river valley along
which they will proceed until they come
in sight of Fort Assinniboine. The rains
being now over they will progress more
rapidly and the cars will be running into
Fort Benton not much, if any, later than
the day announced. The company is al
ready looking after the business of this re-
gion, general freight agent for Northern
Montana, with headquarters at Fort Ben
ton, having been appointed. The gentle
man is daily expected here.
But the Manitoba is not the only rail-
road that is coming. The Northern Pacific
has at last realized what it is losing and
has determined to push branch line from
Helena to Fort Benton and thence it will
doubtless be extended to the coal fields of
Belt creek and through the Judith and
Musselshell countries to a connection with
the main line at Billings or in that vicinity.
Gov. Hauser is now completing arrange
ments for this branch in New York and
says it will be pushed through to the Dear
born at least the present season. This
branch in all probability will tap the Sun
river country and the upper Teton, COM
ing thence to the head of navigation.
Without question it will be completed
next season and Fort Benton will then be-
gin to assume prominence as a railroad
center as we'll as river town.
The river press., 1887-07-13

JEFF DAVIS has had his say about the
return of the flags and he speaks with mod
Grafton about the matter. He prints a
lengthy letter in the Baltimore Sun, taking
the ground that every sign Of the past con-
flict should, as far as possible, be obliter-
ated. To retain as point of pride the
captured flags would be equivalent to re-
newed exultation. The one element OF
value in the proposition to return to both
the North and South the flags now in the
War Department, Davis says, is that the
restoration would be declared such as the
old Romans made, that there should be no
triumph for victory won in the civil war.
He thinks the excitement in the matter
very much like tempest in tea pot.
The river press., 1887-07-13

AS announced in the Great Falls Tri-
bune, Jerry Collins has purchased the
controlling interest in that paper, and in
the course of some weeks will take per-
sonal charge of the same. He has not dis
posed of his interest in the RIVER PRESS
and will not part company with this jour-
nal until it is placed in the charge of gtl.-
tlemen thoroughly qualified to conduct it
successfully and maintain its standard of
excellence and the fair reputation it has
earned among large constituency. Mr..
Collins justly feels pride in the RIVER
Press, with which he has been connected
for oyer six years, and which, in that
time, has grown into prosperous and
widely circulated newspaper, and so long
as he is connected with it it shall have a
share Of his efforts and always his best
wishes. The change is made simply be-
cause he hopes to better his business pros
poets, and for no other possible reason.
He will ever have warm place in his af-
fections for Fort Benton and her good peo-
ple, and is as confident now as ever that
this city has bright future before it. This
is not "valedictory," but simple state
ment that would seem to be required.
The river press., 1887-07-13
MIR. ALEXANDER's VISIT.
cause.

A telegram received by one of our citi-
zens last evening announces that Mr.. w.
s. Alexander, general traffic manager of
the st. Paul. Minneapolis and Manitoba
railroad, is now en- route to Fort Benton
and will be here the first of next week. 1t
is not known which way the gentleman
is coming, but it seems most probable that
he has proceeded by the western extension
of his road to the end of the track and
thence will come by private convey
ance, with relays of horses, over the line
of the road to this city. In this way he
would learn a great deal about the country
through which the Manitoba passes, the
future traffic of which he must be prepared
to handle to the best possible advantage.
With the knowledge of the country and
its resources such trip would give him,
Mr.. Alexander's duties, covering the
Montana field, will be much lighter for
the next few months.
He comes to this city in good season to
see that Fort Benton and Northern Mon
The river press., 1887-07-13

The transcontinental lines have decided
to ignore the long and short haul section
of the interstate commerce law after the
expiration of the suspension granted by
the interstate commission, and will con-
tinue to make lower rates from Pacific
coast points than from interior lntermedl-
ate points until the matter is decided by
the United States courts to be contrary to
the law. This is in accordance with the
decision of the national railroad commits
sion that the commission has no right to
suspend the law, but that the railroads
themselves must determine whether they
NAV ignore section of the law or not,
and If their action is found to be illegal
by the courts they must take the eonse-
ouences. It now devolves upon the ship
pers at interior California points, who are
compelled to pay more than shippers at
terminal Pacific coast points, to bring suit
against the roads for discrimination and
violation of section i, If they expect relief
from the charges now placed upon their
goods by the Pacific coast roads.
The river press., 1887-07-13

THE San Francisco Chronicle in an arti-
Gle on the progress of Montana thus dis
poses of one of the long standing geo.
graphical myths: ''Thus year by year the
myth of the "Great American Desert
dwindles and disappears before the light
of solid facts. Year by year the pioneers
of civilization, fearful of the terrors before
them and alarmed by the legends of the
geographers, to whom a desert seemed the
most natural thing to put in their maps,
have pushed on and on, and still the
desert rolled away before them; and
now from the Atlantic to the Pacific the
whole continent is known to be fitted for
the hahitation of men, and to be capable
of supporting the present population OF
the world. Montana has been about the
last hope of the desert theorists. There
they fondly dreamed of full realization
of their hopes; of finding the long looked
for Sahara, but there, too, are green grass
and nodding trees and running streams,
and the "Great American DESERT passes
into the limbo of the unrealized, along
with other predictions and guesses, geo
graphical and otherwise. Meanwhile, the
real Montana, enthroned among the noun
tains like queen, beckons the advancing
pioneer and smiles welcome to all, who
with industry and energy and honest -pur-
pose, will demand from her the treasures
which she has hidden for centuries In her
bosom. The enchanted princess has slept
for many a year, but now the true prince,
the hardy American son Of toll, has come
to lay his kiss upon her lips and bid her
waken to the realization of new lie and
new hone.
The river press., 1887-07-13

Gov. LESLIE has issued proclamation
establishing quarantine on sheep from the
western states and territories, the object
being to prevent the introduction of scab
into the territory. Hereafter no sheep
can be driven into the territory except
upon clean bill of health from the terri
torial veterinarian. This will require tn e
cleansing of sheep before they are driven
into the territory, not afterwards, as has
been the rule heretofore, and the direct and
most apparent effect will be to increase
the price of native Montanas. 1t is just
and proper protection to our wool grow
The river press., 1887-07-13

IT was rumored on Wall street a day or
two ago that John w. Mackay and Jay
Gould were in conference, presumably in
regard to telegraphic matters, looking to
consolidation of interests. Mr.. Mackay
was afterwards seen by reporter and ex-
pliciteIy denied the report. He said !:
e'There is not word of truth in the
story, it is simply on par with the many
others connecting my name with Gould
that have been floating about. 1t would
take all my time to deny the yarns that
have been started about me. l am not
negotiating with Gould or anyone repre-
senting his interest with view to cable
or telegraphic consolidation" If Mackay
and Benz EFT hold out against Gould i'll the
telegraph business they will be the first to
do so. AS Fort Benton will have the
benefit OF these competing lines, the RIVER
PRESS is glad to see the report SO prompt
" denied and trusts that the Mackay
combination will hold its own against tine
willy Gould.
The river press., 1887-07-13

tana has vast amount of business TO offer
his road. Every warehouse in the city is
full of wool awaiting shipment, and one
half of the clip is not in yet. There will
be nearly 1000, 900 pounds of this product
to 90 out from Fort Benton alone this sea-
son, besides the large quantities of hides,
pelts and other products. In the past two
months sixteen cargoes have been dis
charged by steamboats, at our wharfs,
bringing a total of not less than I 900, 900
pounds of merchandise, which is quite a
little freight item itself. The beef ship
ping season is near at hand and Mr.. Alex
ander will have an opportunity Of inter
viewing here the leading stockmen OF
Northern Montana, who will swell the
freight receipts of the Manitoba TO the ex-
tent of many thousand dollars this season.
The Montana Wool Growers Association
will also be in session and he can have the
pleasure of discussing wool rates with the
fiockmasters as well as discoursing with
them upon the ever-pleasant subject OF
double-deckers and other matters relating
to the vast annnal shipments of mutton
from Northern Montana. Mr.. Alexander
has certainly timed his visit opportunely
and the RIVER Press is confident it will
prove of material benefit to the great ail-
road he 50 ably represents and to the ship
pers and citizens generally of Northern
Montana. He will receive a cordial well
come at the river metropolis.